Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade Galaktoboureko, a traditional Greek dessert that combines crispy layers of filo pastry with a rich, creamy custard filling, all soaked in a sweet syrup. This syrup-soaked custard pie is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a dinner party or simply treating yourself to something special. Its golden, flaky texture and decadent flavor make it an irresistible choice for dessert lovers. Not only is it easy to prepare, but you can also make it ahead of time and serve it warm or chilled. Impress your guests with this beautiful dessert that captures the essence of Greek baking.
Ingredients
- 335 g water
- 575 g granulated sugar
- 55 g honey
- 1 lemon (peeled, using a vegetable peeler)
- 1 stick of cinnamon
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 240 g finely ground semolina
- 48 g corn flour (corn starch)
- 315 g caster sugar (divided)
- 1500 g whole milk
- 1000 g heavy cream
- 60 g unsalted butter
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 5 large eggs (55g each)
- 375 g filo pastry
- 125 g clarified butter (melted)
Instructions
- Prepare the syrup by boiling water, sugar, honey, lemon peel, cinnamon stick, and lemon juice until dissolved. Set aside to cool.
- For the custard, whisk semolina, corn flour, caster sugar (reserve some), milk, and cream over medium heat until thickened. Stir in melted butter and vanilla extract after removing from heat; then mix in eggs until smooth.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Brush a baking dish with clarified butter and layer half the filo sheets inside, brushing each with melted butter.
- Pour in the custard evenly and top with remaining filo sheets brushed with butter.
- Bake for 90 minutes until golden brown. Pour cooled syrup over hot pie and allow soaking before serving.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 39g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Make sure to use cold ingredients for better pastry texture. Layer generously with at least eight sheets of filo for crispiness. Let the pie cool slightly before slicing to maintain structure.